The Ultimate Toolkit: 20 Must-Have Tools for Every Electrician

4. Fish Tape: The Wire-Puller Extraordinaire

Running wires through long, complex conduit systems can be a pain---unless you have a fish tape. This tool helps you push wire through conduit, especially when there are bends or long runs involved. It's perfect for running electrical lines, networking cables, or any other wiring that requires a smooth pull through a pipe or conduit.

Fish tapes come in different materials, including metal, fiberglass, and polymer. Polymer fish tapes tend to glide through conduit more easily and get stuck less than metal or fiberglass versions.